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Monday, February 8, 2010

Focaccia Bread - Blue Monday

Focaccia for the body and grape hyacinths for the soul.

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...The fog's still thick and I'm craving soup. Not the thick and heavy variety. I want a soup with vibrant color to chase the chill and gray of winter's end away. Remember the tomato soup of childhood? That's what I want. Ours was always served with grilled cheese sandwiches and a tall glass of milk. My soup no longer comes from a can and I haven't had grilled cheese in years. Somewhere along the line, cheese covered breads replaced the sandwiches of my childhood lunches. One of my favorites is focaccia. It's really easy to make and is the perfect accompaniment to a lovely tomato or minestrone soup. I'm fairly specific in the ingredients I choose for mine. If my choices don't spark your fancy, substitute any toppings you'd like for yours. Here's the recipe I use.

Cook's Note: If mixing dough by hand, combine flour and salt in large bowl. Stir in yeast mixture and 3 tablespoons oil until ball forms. Turn out onto lightly floured surface and knead about 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Proceed as directed.

First... loved the grape hyacinths. So pretty, and I wish I could see them up close and person (too warm where I live). Focaccia is so easy to make! I need to remember that. I'm with you on banishing canned soups, too. Homemade soups are fun to make. It's great how you made the transition from grilled cheese to this lovely bread. Blessings, Debby

What I love about focaccia bread - is you can decide at 3 p.m. to make it and it is ready. So easy, so versatile - I always have yeast and flour for those days when I have a craving. Yes, I'd use your ignredients! Deliciously cheesey in the best possible way.

Any fresh baked bread HAS to be one of the "wow" factors of life. I COULD live by bread alone, I'm pretty sure.This one sounds so delightful...Thanks.O, and Mr. Sweet and I have tomato soup (canned) and grilled cheese sandwiches regularly...one of our favoite lunches, year 'round. :)

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